NGX rally gathers pace as investors coast home with over N3.8trn gain
•As Tinubu urges Nigerians to deepen participation By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian equities market extended its upward movement last week, posting another strong close as investors garnered N3.837 trillion gain from their investment. Analysts attributed the gain to sustained confidence and resilience of the market. The trading was characterised by sustained buying interest, sector rotation and […]
Beyond copycat development
By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA For much of the post-colonial era, developing nations were encouraged to pursue progress by imitating the historical development trajectories of industrialised economies. This article argues that such copycat development has reached its historical and structural limits. The argument is advanced through three inter-related perspectives: the internal crisis of governance in the developed world […]
Thoughts on governing Nigeria: On coalition and consensus politics
By LADIPO ADAMOLEKUN All governments are coalitions. The choice is whether the coalition is within one party or between several.— The Economist, October 28, 1995. Nigeria: Coalition Government for a Decade Each time I reflect on the future political system for Nigeria, I feel that the overwhelming evidence is for a coalition government to succeed the […]
Access to Bariatrics care improves in South-East with Onitsha launch
In a move that could shape obesity management and public health outcomes in Anambra State, Getslim Bariatric Center has launched a new facility in Onitsha in partnership with Rose Specialist Hospital. The initiative is set to improve access to specialised weight management services in the South-East. Located at Rose Specialist Hospital, 14 Njoku Crescent, Oyolu […]
Banks and Reporting Suspicious Transactions
Introduction The debate surrounding the accountability of banks versus regulators in detecting and reporting suspicious transactions is a complex issue that requires a nuanced understanding of the roles and responsibilities of both parties. Banks are the frontline defence against money laundering and terrorist financing, with a legal duty to implement robust anti-money laundering (AML) and […]
Bridging Gender Gap: KGID empowers young girls through art and design
By Ebunoluwa Sessou In a deliberate effort to challenge long-standing perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as well as STEM careers in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa, Karissa’s Girls in Design Initiative (KGID) has empowered young girls through its annual Art & Design empowerment workshop, aimed at positioning design as a viable and rewarding […]
